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German Candlelight Event, January 19, 5 pm

by WebPost | Dec 8, 2025 | Activity, Children and Religious Education, RE

January 19, German Candlelight Event, 5-6 pm: At the end of World War II, a German Quaker family took in many orphans.  Having nothing to celebrate the holidays, they gathered the children to light candles and share the gift of themselves, their talents, and...

Religious Education Announcements

by WebPost | Nov 11, 2025 | Announcement, Children and Religious Education, Faith and Play, RE

December 7 – We are planning a Holiday Train Station Exploratory.  If you celebrate a specific holiday during December (Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, Christmas, Winter Solstice, etc.) and are interested in sharing it with our children, please talk to Elizabeth...

BYM Camping Presentation, January 5

by WebPost | Dec 11, 2024 | Baltimore Yearly Meeting, BYM Camps, Children and Religious Education, RE

On January 5th, camp-aged young friends (ages 9-17) will attend a presentation on the BYM Camping Program (bymcamps.org) facilitated by Anna Best in an upstairs classroom at 11:15 am.  This is a great opportunity to learn about the camping program and to hear about...

RE December Announcements

by WebPost | Dec 11, 2024 | Activity, Children and Religious Education, Christmas, RE

December 22nd: At the start of Meeting for Worship, Pearl Ball will lead all children in a story sharing experience in the center of the Meeting room. They will sing songs and invite the entire Meeting to join them. Following this special event, children will continue...

Pumpkins for Goats

by WebPost | Nov 17, 2024 | Activity, Children and Religious Education, RE

The elementary-school-aged RE class is collecting whole, uncarved, unpainted pumpkins to feed to goatsat RVAGoats.  Please put your pumpkin in the playground near the picnic table.  We will be collectingthem throughout November.

November Announcements from RE

by WebPost | Nov 16, 2024 | Activity, Children and Religious Education, RE

On October 27th, many children came to Meeting dressed in their costumes and what fun it was for everyone! The children collected $227.75 for UNICEF. On December 1st, the children are invited to participate in a Celebration of Bodhi Day, the Buddhist Day of...
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  • RE Announcements for February & March 2026
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9:30  A.M. – 10:30 A.M. – Early Meeting for Worship
10:45 A.M – 12:00 Noon (12:30 Third Sunday) – Childcare
11:15- 12:00 (12:30 Third Sunday) – Religion Education (Children Ages 3 -18)
11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon – Meeting for Worship (In-person and virtual)
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7:00 P.M. – Online Meeting for Worship Sharing
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9:30 A.M – 11:00 A.M. – Adult Spiritual Education Seasonal Series (Check calendar)
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3rd Sunday 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.: Meeting for Worship/Business  (In-person and virtual)

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